Summer Worm Fishing! Neko Rig vs. Power Shot!

Come along for a fun day of bass fishing! Tim has big plans to power fish, but the fish have something else in store! Watch how Tim adapts to changing conditions, identifies a pattern, and catches BIG fish in tough weather. It's amazing what you can do on the water when you read the conditions and adapt!

Today is a great example of how to build patterns. Tim certainly started off with preconceived notions, but he immediately realized he'd have to adapt. The first couple bites clued him in to the worm pattern, and it was a slugfest from then on! Between the neko rig and power shot, he caught a ton of fish, and a couple of giants!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the day. We've included the worms, the rigging components, as well as the rod and reel combos he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

NEKO RIG...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Weenie Laminate

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Neko: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 1

Ring– VMC Crossover: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 7 mm

Weight– Reins Tungsten Nail Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

Size: 3/32 oz

POWER SHOT...

Bait– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Watermelon Violet

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0

Weight– VMC BET Tungsten Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4gFECei

Size: 1/4 oz

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

•Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Ayu

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender Tactical Bassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Color: Copper

NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel– Shimano Exsence 3000 A: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7'0" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/43y32RU

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon X: https://bit.ly/4klsOju

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sunline Super FC Fluorocarbon (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Bass Fishing Gear Review! Best Baits, Tackle, And Gear For Summer Fishing!

These are the HOTTEST new baits and tackle to hit the bass fishing scene this Summer! After countless hours of testing, we've found the best new gear of the year! We've got rods from Daiwa, storage from Plano, and a ton o baits from around the industry! Let's go!!

This buyer's guide is all about quality bass fishing gear! We've got a strong focus on soft plastics, but there are a few other key items as well. Whether you're looking for a new rod, a bait that will get bit when others won't, or a better way to store tackle, we've got you covered! These review allow our inner tackle junkies to run wild, but they also offer a unique look into the constant refinements this industry is making to stay ahead of heavily pressured fish and changing conditions.

Below you'll find links to all of the gear in the video. We've listed it in the order it appears so it's easy for you to find. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

PLANO BOXES...

•Plano WATERPROOF Stowaway 3700: https://bit.ly/4kTAqty

•Plano Stowaway 3700: https://bit.ly/3HpnUDA

•Plano Stowaway 3600: https://bit.ly/458VCag

DAIWA RODS...

•Daiwa Power Scope Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3FGPr2H

Favorite Models: 6' Ultralight, 6'8" Light Regular

HOOKS AND JIGHEADS...

•Owner Multi Offset Hook: https://bit.ly/4mwCrgE

Favorite Sizes: 2/0 – 4/0

•ZMan Ultimate Elaztech Head: https://bit.ly/3FGqDI8

Favorite Sizes: 3/16 – 1/4 oz

SOFT BAITS...

•ZMan FattyZ Thick Stickz: https://bit.ly/45FaeOE

Colors: Junebug, TW Bruiser

•Big Bite Baits FAFO: https://bit.ly/43HHnGY

Colors: Hematoma, 1099, Green Pumpkin

•Xzone Rally Shad: https://bit.ly/43QjflK

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Gallant's Gas

•Black Label SnapShot: https://bit.ly/3SBIWB9

Colors: Twisted Green Pumpkin Purple, Green Pumpkin Dawn

•6th Sense Flip Gill: https://bit.ly/3ZOdsM0

Colors: 4K Bluegill, Bluegill Magic, Ghost Gill

•Bass Assassin KO Assassin: https://bit.ly/4krOxq3

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Bluegill

•OSP Magnum Dice (Non Salted): https://bit.ly/45FqVti

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Invincible Shrimp

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

You Don't Understand How To Use These 3 Baits! (But The Competition Does)

Don't miss your chance to catch a BIG bass this Summer! These 3 baits all produce big bites this time of year, and you probably don't understand why. Each bait draws a different reaction strike from the fish, and when you learn to harness their power, you will catch bigger fish! Don't let another Summer pass you by without taking advantage of these key presentations!

The Burrito is a special swimbait. Its unique profile and vibration elicits a feed response from Summer bass unlike any other swimbait we've found. It's not much to look at, but the fish can't resist! The flutter spoon has a combination of flash, reaction, and random motion that drives fish wild! And finally, we have the hair jig. The hair jig creates a perfect "cat and mouse" game, that fish can't help but chase. The combination of ripping away from them, then falling back to bottom, is more than most big bass can handle.

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, along with the rod and reel combos we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE SWIMBAIT...

•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

THE SPOONS...

•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Shattered Glass Silver, Purple Threadfin

•Nichols Mini Mag Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2IBHjx7

Colors: Silver Shattered Glass, Gizzard

•Nichols Magnum Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ImXDlW

Colors: Chrome, Shattered Glass Silver

•Jackall Counter Back Spoon: https://bit.ly/3ymOngI

Colors: Japan Shad, Classic Bait, Stealth Smoke Shad

SPOON HOOK UPGRADES...

Ultra Sharp– Owner ST 36 Trebles: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Extra Strong– Owner ST 56 3X Trebles: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Feathers– Owner ST 36 Feathered Treble: http://bit.ly/2m7XrAx

STINGER HOOK AND SPLIT RINGS FOR VARIOUS SPOONS...

4" Spoon– Split Ring Size 4, Hook Size 2

6" Spoon– Split Ring Size 5, Hook Size 1

8" Spoon– Split Ring Size 6 or 7, Hook Size 1/0 or 2/0

STINGER HOOK RIGGING...

Stopper– Peg X Bobber Stoppers: https://bit.ly/32aJG6J

Swivel– Spro Power Swivel Size 4 or 6: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire Size 4: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Hook– Owner ST-36 Size 2: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

HAIR JIGS...

•Big Daddy Baits Hair Jig: https://bit.ly/36shCx0

Colors: Pure White, Smoke Em

•Cumberland Pro Lures Prayer Jig: https://bit.ly/2wXCaM6

Colors: White, White Red Thread

BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 M (HG): https://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

HEAVY SPOON COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Mark 56: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (25 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

Line– Seaguar Red Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET SPOON/HAIR JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline Super FC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Four Key Baits For Summer Bass Fishing! (Day On The Water)

Come along for a fun day of fishing with Matt! Matt's plan is to target offshore fish, and it doesn't take long for him to find the pattern! Hop in the passenger seat and come along as he catches fish on swimbaits, crankbaits, and other fun Summer baits!

We constantly emphasize building "patterns", rather than finding "spots", because fishing patterns leads to days like this where you get bit cast after cast by quality fish! Summer fishing may be hot, but when the bass are hungry and you're setting the hook with baits like the Burrito, the underspin, and the crankbait, everything else fades away!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, as well as the rod and reel combos he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions.

THE BURRITO...

•5" Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad

THE UNDERSPIN...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 1/2 oz, 3/0 Hook

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

THE CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Summer Minnow

THE TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Spotlight Shad

THE MINNOW...

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Shad

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten HD Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook

BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 M (HG): https://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

MINNOW COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MH XFast: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sunline Almight (13 lb): https://bit.ly/3xb44ql

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz